Process Operator

Job TitleOperates machinery to produce quality products.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Follow all safety policies and strive to improve our safety culture by identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions in the workplace.Follows all GMPs and food safety policies to protect our brand.Maintains a clean and organized work area.Set-up, operate, adjust, troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain all production equipment.Clean and sanitize production food contact surfaces and equipment.Ensures all utensils are clean after use.Verify inventory accuracy by scanning material when it is physically moved.Effectively run equipment and meet production goals using HR x HR tracking. Report downtime and process interrupters.Promptly notify Production Lead/Supervisor of safety, quality, or downtime issues.Follow departmental procedures and help develop procedures.Maintain production logs and complete production and quality checks as required.May be requested to work in other production departments as needed.May be requested to operate forklift based on business needs.All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education And/Or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.